It was almost evening, and the sky was filled with red clouds.
Yin Xiaoxiao led Brother Lin and Brother Ting back to the palace.
Brother Ting was uneasy along the way, and from time to time he secretly raised his head to glance at Yin Xiaoxiao. Unfortunately, he only saw a straight back. Yin Xiaoxiao never looked back or glanced at Brother Ting.
It’s over!
Fifth Aunt is really angry this time!
Brother Ting made a sad face, quietly tugged on Brother Lin's sleeves, and kept winking at Brother Lin.
Later, the fifth aunt will definitely get angry and beat me, but you must intercede for me!
Brother Lin rolled his eyes at Brother Ting.
Wasn't he quite mighty and domineering before? Look at the coward he looks like now!
Brother Ting continued to wink so hard that his eyes almost cramped.
Yes, yes, I am a coward! Cousin, please save me!
Brother Lin inherited the chivalrous kindness from his mother, and he was very protective of Brother Ting, whom he grew up with since childhood. He was only a few months older, but he behaved like an older brother.
Brother Lin snorted slightly and nodded.
Brother Ting immediately breathed a sigh of relief and grinned at Brother Lin.
Yin Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped and turned around, looking over.
Brother Ting: "..."
Brother Lin: "..."
Brother Ting retracted his hand in embarrassment, lowered his head, and whispered: "Fifth Aunt, I was wrong."
This Brother Ting is really naughty and annoying. When he needs a spanking, people want to beat him up until he calms down. Every time he gets into trouble, he has this pitiful and fawning look, which makes people hard.
Don't be heartless.
Children without a father or a mother are always a little more pitiful.
Yin Xiaoxiao's heart has softened, but her face is still very tense: "You two come in with me."
Brother Ting and Brother Lin lowered their heads and followed Yin Xiaoxiao obediently into the dormitory. All the maids and chamberlains were sent out.
Yin Xiaoxiao scolded Brother Lin as usual: "I told you before to keep an eye on Brother Ting today and not let him argue with A Luo and get into trouble. Why don't you keep an eye on him?"
Brother Ting's mouth is so quick, how can he keep an eye on it!
Brother Lin was a little aggrieved, but he did not argue. He admitted his mistake in a low voice: "I'm sorry, mother, I didn't keep an eye on cousin Ting."
Brother Ting felt quite unhappy.
Every time he gets into trouble, Fifth Aunt always scolds Brother Lin first. This makes him feel more uncomfortable than scolding him directly. He couldn't help but interject: "Fifth Aunt, I was the one who started the argument with A Luo. If you want to hit or scold,
They all come for me."
Yin Xiaoxiao snorted: "You are quite loyal and responsible! You admit your mistakes every time. Within two days, you forget about it again and continue to cause trouble."
"Sheng Ting! You are seven years old this year. You are no longer an ignorant child. Why don't you remember what I said to you?"
"A'luo is the only beloved daughter of the emperor and the empress, and the most noble princess of the Qi Dynasty. You and A'luo are always arguing with each other, how can your seventh uncle and seventh aunt be happy?"
Brother Ting said dullly: "Seventh Uncle and Seventh Auntie don't like me anyway."
Yin Xiaoxiao: “…”
Yin Xiaoxiao had a headache.
How should I explain clearly to a seven-year-old child how embarrassing his situation is? How should I let Brother Ting know that the emperor and empress are particularly gracious to him for being able to live and grow up safely?
She has always avoided mentioning the truth about Brother Ting's biological father and mother's death, so as not to hurt Brother Ting's young and fragile heart. Now it seems that Brother Ting has not realized her painstaking efforts.
Yin Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and made up her mind. She first said to Brother Lin, "Brother Lin, I have something to say to Brother Ting alone. You go out and wait."
Brother Lin's heart tightened, and he subconsciously stood in front of Brother Ting: "Mom, if you want to beat me, beat me first."
Yin Xiaoxiao: “…”
Yin Xiaoxiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry at first, and then felt a strong sour pain.
She was very strict in her teachings to Brother Lin, and sometimes even seemed unkind. Brother Lin had indeed suffered a lot of grievances, but he rarely said anything. He always loved and cared for Brother Ting.
With such a son, her own mother can proudly stand tall with her chest raised.
Yin Xiaoxiao softened her voice: "Brother Lin, don't worry, I'm not going to beat up Brother Ting. I want to tell him some past events today. You go out and wait for a while."
Brother Lin nodded and backed out obediently.
Brother Ting, who was left with a confused look on his face, opened his eyes and looked at Yin Xiaoxiao at a loss: "Fifth Aunt, what do you want to tell me? Why don't you let cousin Lin stay?"
Yin Xiaoxiao sighed softly, reached out and touched Brother Ting's head, and said slowly: "Brother Ting, you are not young anymore. It's time to tell you some things."
…
Less than half an hour later.
The door to the dormitory opened again, and Brother Lin, who was waiting impatiently outside the door, immediately rushed into the dormitory.
Yin Xiaoxiao's eyes were complicated and dark.
Brother Ting kept wiping his red eyes with the back of his hand, but before he could wipe them clean, big tears welled up.
Brother Ting is usually very competitive and never cries even when he is beaten.
Brother Lin felt sour when he saw his appearance. He stepped forward and whispered comfort: "Cousin Ting, don't be too sad. Your father was executed for treason, and my father was the same."
It was okay not to comfort him, but with this comfort, Brother Ting cried harder and more vigorously.
He lost his biological mother when he was born, and his impression of his father, Prince Ning, was very thin. He only knew that Prince Ning was dead, but he did not know that he was executed for serious treason. His aunt Li Xiangru died in love for Prince Ning.
It turns out that he is the son of a guilty minister.
It turned out that his father had done so many bad things and was the sworn enemy of his seventh uncle.
It turned out that his biological mother and his seventh aunt had turned against each other a long time ago and had no relationship with each other as sisters. His aunt and his aunt had also been rivals since childhood.
No wonder the seventh uncle and seventh aunt don't like him.
Maybe, no one in this world likes him at all...
The more Brother Ting thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became. He held Brother Lin's arm and cried loudly.
Brother Lin's eyes were also red, and he stretched out his arms to hug Brother Ting: "Cousin Ting, don't cry. We both have lost our biological father. Fortunately, I still have my mother. From now on, I will give you half of my mother's share."
.Stop crying."
Brother Lin was precocious and sensible. When he was very young, Yin Xiaoxiao told him exactly what happened to the King of Fujian for his rebellion and being sentenced to death. Brother Ting also told him his life experience.
Therefore, for more than three years, Brother Lin has been giving way to Brother Ting. He has been punished and beaten by Brother Ting without complaining.
In Brother Lin's heart, Brother Ting is so pitiful. If he doesn't treat Brother Ting better, Brother Ting will be even more pitiful.
Brother Ting cried bitterly and hugged Brother Lin's arms tighter: "Cousin Lin, you are so good to me." He cried again and shouted: "Fifth Aunt, don't be angry with me, I will never dare to do it again.
If you get into trouble, I will listen to you in everything you say."
